Tombak In The Spotlight On Between Hands
Kaveh Mahmudiyan — Between Hands (Global Sonics, 2025) Kaveh Mahmudiyan’s first solo album, Between Hands presents his own compositions with the tombak (Persian goblet-shaped drum).…
Renowned Japanese Taiko Group Kodo Performs at Walt Disney Concert Hall in World Music Series Debut
Japanese taiko group Kodo perform at Walt Disney Concert Hall on Sunday, February 8 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s 2008/09…
Heineken TransAtlantic Festival 2009 in Miami Will Explore New Generation of Global Sounds
The Heineken TransAtlantic Festival, created by Miami’s premier global music presenters Rhythm Foundation and which takes place throughout April 2009, showcases the city’s peculiar position…
Under Observation
Dennis Brown The Best Of Dennis Brown: The Niney Years (Heartbeat, 2008) While Bob Marley is considered the King of Reggae, Dennis Brown (who Marley…
Afropop Worldwide Inducts Harry Belafonte and Angelique Kidjo into Hall of Fame March 4
Brooklyn (New York), USA – Afropop Worldwide will celebrate its 20th Anniversary during its Hall of Fame Gala on March 4, 2009 at the Tavern…
Deliciously Inviting Lal Meri
Lal Meri Lal Meri (Six Degrees, 2009) The hip, savvy sound of Lal Meri sizzles from the outset of their self-titled debut CD. Pooling the…
Argentine Accordion Sensation Chango Spasiuk Releases CD in North America
Innovative Argentinean accordion virtuoso and composer Chango Spasiuk’s latest CD is titled Pynandi – Los Descalzos (Barefoot), on World Village. The title comes from an…
Spanish Roots in 2008
Following their annual tradition, the Fundación Autor and performing rights organization SGAE released the 2008 Spanish music boxed set. The box includes 6 albums: SGAE…
Brazilian Musical Universe
Various Artists The New Brazilian Music (2007) This double CD sampler was given out at WOMEX 2008 in Sevilla (Spain). The collection was put together…
Renowned Roots Festival Festival International de Louisiane Announces 2009 Line-up
Festival International de Louisiane, held in Lafayette (Louisiana, USA), will celebrate 23 years of American roots and world music, art, and cuisine. This year’s line-up…
FolkCuba 2009
Author: María del Carmen Vasallo Havana, Cuba – FolkCuba 2009, the International Folklore Laboratory of Havana started its winter edition, as usual the third Monday…